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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.85 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.85 and 80.58 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.85 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.85 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.85 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 30,688.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,688.89/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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